HR Manager

Cummins Mellor; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking business in Burnley is seeking an HR Manager to lead day-to-day operations and support a people-driven strategy. This role offers an opportunity to enhance employee experience and implement cultural initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong HR knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for creating a positive workplace culture. If you are ready to elevate the HR function within a progressive company, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of employment law and best practices in employee relations.
• Experience partnering with leaders through change and development.
• Passion for creating a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of people initiatives to enhance engagement.
• Coordinate performance management and coaching programmes.
• Manage employee relations and day-to-day HR queries.

Skills

Strong HR generalist knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPD Level 5+ (or working towards)

Job description

Are you ready to play a central role in building a high-performing, people-first workplace?

Our client, a forward-thinking and ambitious business, is seeking a skilled HR Manager to lead the day-to-day HR function while supporting the wider people strategy. This is a key opportunity to shape employee experience, drive cultural initiatives, and ensure HR operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

As HR Manager, you’ll partner with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to create a collaborative and engaging environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Who will you be working for?

This is a business where culture is a priority. Bold, customer-focused, and on a journey of exciting growth, they are looking for an HR professional who shares their passion for people, values, and continuous improvement.
If you're driven by impact, enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and want to grow with a business that’s going places this is the role for you!

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Support the development and delivery of people initiatives that enhance engagement, inclusion, and team performance
• Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting values and behaviours that align with the company’s mission
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure people strategies are aligned with business goals
• Lead initiatives across onboarding, learning & development, employee engagement, and wellbeing
• Coordinate performance management, coaching, and development programmes that unlock employee potential
• Manage reward and recognition efforts that support motivation and retention
• Oversee employee relations, contracts, documentation, and day-to-day HR queries
• Ensure systems (e.g. ATS and HRIS) support a seamless and inclusive recruitment and employee experience
• Support recruitment planning and play a key role in identifying and securing top talent
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at all stages of the employee lifecycle
• Monitor retention trends and implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and performance
• Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions and highlight areas for improvement
• Leverage digital tools and platforms to support internal communications and employer branding
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve and evolve HR practices to meet business and employee needs
  

What You’ll Bring

• CIPD Level 5+ (or working towards) with strong HR generalist knowledge
• Solid understanding of employment law, employee relations, performance management, and wellbeing best practices
• Experience partnering with leaders and coaching managers through change and development
• Excellent organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for creating a positive work environment

What Sets You Apart

• A strong communicator who can build trust and simplify complex issues
• Commercially minded and able to connect people priorities with wider business needs
• Emotionally intelligent, values-led, and passionate about helping others grow
• Adaptable, forward-thinking, and confident working across all levels of the business

This is more than a role – it’s a chance to truly make a difference.

If you’re ready to manage and elevate the HR function within a progressive, people-powered business, we’d love to hear from you.